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Rattlesnakes and Bald Eagles: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

by Chris Townsend
Sandstone. 2015. 196p. photos. bibliog. ISBN 9781908737731. pap. $32; ebk. ISBN 9781910124581. TRAV
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Travel and outdoor enthusiasts will love hiker/writer Townsend's new photo-and-text odyssey through the most rugged and beautiful parts of the United States. The book begins with Townsend's personal journey hiking the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail, a tale that's accompanied by a concise history of the trail. The author goes on to portray his walk section by section, adding historical information in every piece. Readers will catch a glimpse into the life of a long-distance hiker and feel like they are walking along the trail themselves as they sort through journal entries and stunning photographs. Snow, endless deserts, difficult terrain, and wildlife are but a few of the obstacles on display as Townsend traces his trek mile by mile.
VERDICT Those searching for adventure will not be disappointed. Readers who enjoy this account will also appreciate Erin Miller's Hikertrash: Life on the Pacific Crest Trail. Or, for a more practical guide to backpacking, Townsend's The Backpacker's Handbook is a must.
Reviewed by Marian Mays, Butte-Silver Bow P.L., MT , Jun 15, 2015
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